More Salsa Products Have Been Recalled in 2 States

Before enjoying tacos, fajitas, or a burrito at your favorite local Mexican restaurant, there’s almost always one crowd-pleasing appetizer that must hit the table first: chips and salsa. There’s just something about sharing fresh, warm tortilla chips and spicy (or mild, if you prefer!) salsa with friends that makes the dining-out experience complete.

Last week, we reported on a recall involving five different salsa brands. Then, late in the week on Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall for 1,356 jugs of salsa distributed in two states: Texas and California. The recalling firm is listed as San Antonio, Texas-based Mexquisite, Inc., though the agency does not say what name the salsa was marketed under.

The reason for the recall is listed as “potential foreign object contamination,” though the FDA did not further clarify what type of foreign object could possibly be involved.

Since the recalled salsa was sold in 8.5-pound quantities, it seems likely the product was distributed to restaurants or other foodservice providers.

The product details are:

• Salsa Cilantro
• 5 lb. plastic jugs, packaged 4 jugs to a case
• 339 total cases
• 1,356 total jugs
• Code information: MSC12114
• Recalling firm: Mexquisite, Inc., San Antonio, TX 78258

Though the recall was apparently first executed on April 25, the FDA’s report appears to have been publicly released on Friday, May 30. Last week, the agency labeled the event as a Class II recall, meaning the products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.

Lately, the presence of “foreign materials” has caused several notable recalls. In April, Costco announced a salsa recall due to a possible contamination from small wood particles. Meanwhile, ice cream and oats were recalled due to the potential presence of plastic.

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